by Lorato | Oct 26, 2021 | Accolades and Achievements, All News, SMU Media, Student Adverts
The Department of General Surgery under the guidance of Professor Zacharia Koto who won the SASSiT Swann-Morton Silver Scalpel Award in teaching, has managed to produce a 100% pass rate of surgical specialists at the recent College of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) exams. The department’s surgical registrars who achieved a 100% pass rate and are actively involved in research are Dr Cecil Pule, Dr Tebo Mosasi, Dr Tumelo Matlala, Dr Lerumo Motla, Dr Thegesh Naidoo, Dr Kennedy Mngoma, Dr Tom Mtshali, and Dr Kenny Mongwe. The sub-speciality fellows are Dr Imraan Sardiwalla (Certificate in Gastroenterology, HPB), Dr Legae Mogase (Certificate in Vascular Surgery), Dr Shumani Makhadi (Certificate in Trauma Surgery).
SMU as a Health Sciences University is on a mission to educate people about health-related matters and make a meaningful contribution especially during these difficult times of Covid-19. According to Prof Koto, SMU is esteemed among Harvard University, Oxford University. In 2019, SMU surgeons got a 100% pass rate during the Fellowship of the College of Surgeons (FCS) exams as well. This excellent spirit of education continues to blossom.
The surgeons, who passed, have knowledge and skills from a pioneer in laparoscopic procedures in the management of trauma patients in South Africa. These graduates are now following in his footsteps as a chief surgeon and a researcher who excelled in laparoscopic aortobifemural bypass graft in South Africa in 2012 without complications.
The Department of Surgery at SMU has fewer financial resources, but despite this it has proven that it can be counted and participate in multiple research projects on par with well-resourced institutions.
The Registrars are now recognising and producing a variety of papers, which are published in different reputable journals as part of their MMED program, and the Department has been participating in many clinical trials that add value to the overall information database. The total number of Registrars who completed FCS (SA), under the leadership of Prof Koto, are 51. He has committed himself to developing and teaching others.
by Lorato | Oct 15, 2021 | Accolades and Achievements, All News
Prof Patrick Demana, the Dean of School of Pharmacy has been re-appointed by the Honourable Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla as a Board Member of the South African Health Product Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA).
The appointment is effective from 01 October 2021 to 30 September 2024.
SAHPRA’s mandate is to regulate all health products for human use and also those applied for in case of veterinary applications in terms of their safety, efficacy and quality. This include vaccines, complementary medicines, medical devices and in vitro diagnostics (IVDs), and clinical trials. Furthermore, SAHPRA has the added responsibility of overseeing radiation control in South Africa.
Prof Demana says that he is privileged and honoured to serve the South African population again in this role, and this demonstrates not only Minister’s confidence in him as such but also that of SMU.
As a Board member, he will contribute to overall good governance and provide oversight strategic direction for SAHPRA.
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by Kegorapetse | Aug 17, 2021 | Media Statements, statements
Media Statement
Date: 21 July 2021
For Immediate Release
The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University will host Open Days virtually from 22 to 23 July 2021 due to the unusual challenges of Covid-19. Prospective students are encouraged to follow the Open Days broadcasts by logging in to the university website www.smu.ac.za and also download the SMU prospectus to see all available qualifications offered by the University.
SMU boasts top academics and researchers who are rated by the National Research Foundation and respected in their various fields of expertise. These dedicated men and women go out of their way to help the students through their journey as they develop to be full professionals that are expected to make a meaningful contribution in addressing the health challenges and needs of the country upon completion of their studies.
SMU offers a variety of qualifications in the following five schools:
- School of Medicine
- School of Science and Technology
- School of Health Care Sciences
- School of Oral Health sciences
- School of Pharmacy
The university has already received over 30 000 applications from prospective students and would like to encourage others not to waste time and apply. The applications for 2022 will close on 30 July 2021 after they were extended previously.
Issued by the Marketing & Communication
For more details, please contact Dr Eric Pule, email address eric.pule@smu.ac.za
Phone: 012 521 4563 Cell: 0635035587.
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by Kegorapetse | Aug 11, 2021 | SMU Media
As a result of the recent suspension of academic activities, the Executive Committee of Senate has approved the following:
- The standard summative assessments in the School of Science & Technology (for both undergraduate and postgraduate students) scheduled to commence on Monday, 19 July 2021, be rescheduled to commence on Monday, 26 July 2021; and
- The standard summative assessments in the School of Health Care Sciences for undergraduate students only scheduled to commence on Monday, 19 July 2021, be rescheduled to commence on Monday, 26 July 2021. However, in the event that a School and the relevant Department decide to proceed with the assessments during the week of 19-21July 2023 for sound academic reasons, the School will communicate the final decision to the affected students at its earliest opportunity.
- The above decisions under (1.1 and 1.2) notwithstanding, all other assessments (of both formative and summative nature) in the other three Schools (Medicine, Pharmacy and Oral Health Sciences) for both undergraduate and postgraduate students will take place in line with the already published and agreed upon timetables, which have been communicated to students already by the respective Schools.
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Revised Academic Calendar for the Balance of 2021 Academic Year – 16 July 2021
by Kegorapetse | May 25, 2021
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